Several special events still available for booking

Milk chocolate mousse crunch cake with berries, one of the items that's made an appearance at Party for the Senses.

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Milk chocolate mousse crunch cake with berries, one of the items that's made an appearance at Party for the Senses.

Todd Anderson/Disney

While you don’t need anything other than Epcot admission to experience the marketplace booths at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, it's not too late to snag a ticket to some of the festival’s separately ticketed events.

While some special events sell out within minutes, there are still some great experiences with ticket availability. If you’re looking to add something special to your Food & Wine visit, check out these best bets for booking:

1. Party for the Senses. This is event is the absolute premiere pick that Disney puts on during the festival. On select Saturdays, the World ShowPlace events pavillion fills with dozens of chefs from both Disney properties and others from renowned restaurants around the country, each bringing a special dish to serve. Couple that with beverage tastings and entertainment from Cirque du Soleil and it’s a complete night. Reserved seating is sold out on most event nights, but admission is still available. (We actually prefer the general admission instead. You can move around the room from station to station and find a table to eat or drink as you make your way around.)When: Oct. 19, 26 & Nov. 2 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.Cost: $145 per person2. Mixology Series: Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French. Each Saturday during the festival, Grand Marnier offers tastings of Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, Grand Marnier 100th Anniversary and Grand Marnier 150th Anniversary. Later on, after a lesson in mixology, the chefs from Monsieur Paul present some of their finest sweets like Crepes Suzette and dessert au Grand Marnier.When: Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $65 per person

3. Parisian Breakfast. Also in the France pavilion, this brand new event lets you start your day at Chefs de France with a mimosa, brioches, croissants, coffee and other treats, including handmade baguettes from “Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie,” the bakery next door.When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Cost: $37 per person

4. Mexico and Italy Pavilion Events. Both pavilions host a number of events during the festival, and many as of today still have availability on select dates including the Mexican Tequila Lunch, Italy’s Food and Wine or Food and Beer Pairings. Check availability directly with Disney.Mexican Tequila LunchWhen: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. (note: Oct. 19 is sold out)Cost: $75 per personItaly Food & Beer PairingWhen: Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (note: Oct. 22 is sold out)Cost: $55 per personItaly Food & Wine PairingWhen: Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (note Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 are sold out)Cost: $65 per person

Do note that all of the events above require Epcot admission. Don’t forget about the marketplaces around World Showcase as well. Each serves tapas sized food and beverages and there’s no additional cost other than Epcot admission (aside from purchasing the items). For more information or to book visit the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival site or call (407) WDW-FEST.

See the 2013 Food and Wine Festival booth menus

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Disney has released the booth menus for the 2013 Food and Wine Festival. See what they'll be offering! The festival runs from Sept. 27 to Nov. 11 this year.